Nine Mile Creek Senior Living House Diet

No Salt AddedWe
do not add salt to our meals at Nine Mile Creek Senior Living. This plan follows a
regular diet and the client should not add salt at the table if they are
concerned with their sodium intake. We use low-sodium products when
available in our everyday cooking.3-4 Gram Sodium DietThis
diet follows the No Added Salt Diet except higher sodium foods such as
bacon, ham and other pork products should be eliminated.Consistent Carbohydrate DietBased
off our regular diet, which has a consistent amount of carbohydrates at
each meal. Smaller servings of desserts will be allowed. Foods that
contain carbohydrates for example are milk, fruits, breads, grains,
pasta, rice and desserts.Low Fat Low Cholesterol DietThis
diet follows our regular diet. We would eliminate fried foods and high
fat content foods. Skim milk and margarine will be used. The use of
gravies and high fat sauces would be reduced or eliminated.Mechanical Soft DietThis
diet is used for clients who have a tough time chewing. We use ground
or chopped meats and softer textured foods, such as canned fruits or
bananas.Pureed DietThis
diet is used for clients who have chewing and swallowing problems. All
foods are pureed to the consistency of mashed potatoes or pudding.Thickened LiquidsThick
liquids are used for clients who have swallowing problems and will
cough or choke on thin liquids. Thick liquids are often paired with a
pureed diet, but are ordered separately. When thickened liquids are
ordered, gelatin, broth soups, ice cream, sherbet, tap water and cream
soups should all be avoided. There are three consistencies , nectar-like
liquids, honey- like liquids or pudding-like liquids.

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Nine Mile Creek Senior Living is managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator. Ebenezer is the senior housing division of Fairview Health Services and has 100 years of experience serving older adults.